Multi-Format Basketball Tournament
Tournament featuring three basketball game formats: Benchball, Backboardball, and traditional Basketball
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About This Activity
Tournament featuring three basketball game formats: Benchball, Backboardball, and traditional Basketball
Quick Info
30 mins
high
24
Full sports hall or multiple court areas, minimum 40m x 20m
Equipment Required
Basketballs
15-20
Coloured Bibs
32 (8 teams of 4)
Benches or markers
4-6
Scoring sheets
6-8
Basketball
As needed
Cones
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Basketball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Competitive Learning
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Skills
Game Sense
Team Play
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Intensity
High Intensity
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
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